Slab Contrasted Abby 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calanda' and 'Capita' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, confident, heritage, editorial, rugged, western, impact, readability, vintage print, authority, utility, slab-serif, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap feel, sturdy.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the overall silhouette. Strokes are heavy with clear contrast between main stems and thinner connections, giving counters a crisp, carved look. Terminals tend to be flat and blunt, while curves show gentle rounding and occasional notches or inky pinch points that add texture. Proportions feel generously set with open counters and a broad stance, keeping paragraphs readable while maintaining a strong display presence.
It performs best in headlines, titles, and short-to-medium passages where its slabs and contrast can carry a strong voice—posters, book covers, editorial feature headings, and packaging. The wide, sturdy shapes also suit branding systems that need clear presence at a distance or in print-heavy layouts.
The font conveys a confident, old-school tone—part editorial, part workwear—combining traditional serif authority with a slightly rugged, stamped texture. It feels grounded and emphatic, suited to messaging that wants to sound established and straightforward rather than delicate or minimal.
The design appears intended to modernize classic slab-serif letterpress and wood-type cues into a bold, readable workhorse, balancing strong slabs with softened brackets and controlled contrast for both display impact and solid text performance.
Uppercase forms read blocky and architectural, while the lowercase introduces friendly, rounded bowls that keep long text from feeling overly rigid. Numerals are weighty and highly legible, matching the slab rhythm and reinforcing a utilitarian, headline-ready character.